2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 404 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Dakota | A |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 54 L |
